Virtual Internships with Meiji Internships

I was already in contact with Meiji Internships last year but I was still hesitating about finalising my program because I wasn't sure I would be confident enough to go abroad on my own. I have never travelled alone so I was lost about my decision. I was so happy and relieved to see that the virtual internship was an option now, giving me the chance to have a peak at life abroad. In Bavaria right now, we can't really go out much, so it's great to have something to do that feels valuable. It kept me busy and positive, and I got many valuable skills. As I had plenty of time, it was the perfect timing for this virtual internship!
Now that I know my Japanese company and that I have friends and colleagues in Japan, I feel 100% confident to go there once everything has calmed down.
One of the biggest advantages of Meiji Internships was the coaching session. It really helped me gain confidence for the interview and the internship. This virtual internship was revolutionary! Last year, I was still hesitating about doing my internship and I was stressing out about meeting with Japanese people, but this experience changed my life and helped me overcome my fears! ^^

I am studying design which I am passionate about since high school and I think that a virtual internship is a chance to learn from talented professionals and to have a nice asset on my CV. I am interested in working remotely as a digital nomad in the future, because I want to travel the world while being able to have a job. So it was a great chance to see what it could be like to work remotely. I really enjoyed my experience and it convinced me that the digital world is amazing and is the best chance to go wherever I want without being worried about getting a proper salary. The company that Meiji Intenships found me was from Taiwan. That's a country I have never been to, but I loved working with Taiwanese people. They welcomed me in their team and helped me enhancing my skills in digital design.

These days, the whole world is becoming virtual and it's important to get a good grip of the internet. I did an internship with a Chinese company which was really interesting. I don't speak a word of Chinese, but the people I worked with were speaking in English with one another anyways and there were two Americans and one German guy in the team. Everyone was really gentle and kind with me. We mostly used What's App to communicate and my superior always made sure to call me 3-5 times per week to check on my progress and answer my questions. My virtual internship was an amazing opportunity. I had a great experience and made valuable contacts in China!

Half way through my remote internship but still enjoying it to the MAX! I didn't know it was possible until Meiji told me about their new program, but it was actually the perfect match for me! I need some work exprience in business and consulting but as my mother is very sick, I wanted to stay with her and take care of her at home. I went to Japan a couple of times already and I love their culture so I am really happy to be able to work alongside Japanese people! Working from home is not so different than going to an office. It is actually quite nice and reassuring to be in a familiar environment, with my family. Besides the business skills, I am learning a lot about the internet, about how to use certain softwares and I am gaining great skills that will be usefull for any kind of job in the future! Thank you Meiji Internships for your dedication!

I was supposed to do my internship in South Korea but because of the coronavirus, it seemed impossible... until Meiji Internships offered me to do a virtual internship! At first, I was a bit reluctant, thinking it would be easier to just postpone it. But as we don't know how things will go and when I might be able to go, I accepted to give it a try. I am so happy that I did it! I think I am one of the first applicants to give virtual experience a shot, so it was extra exciting to embark on this adventure! I started two weeks ago and I am still participating in my design and marketing internship now while attending my online uni classes. So my internship is an exciting break from my daily routine.
I have to say that I am having a lot of fun and I don't have any regrets! I am flexible in terms of working hours which is a bliss. My coworkers are so sweet and supportive. We have skype calls on a daily basis and even though I am not in Korea, it feels like it haha! Doing marketing virtually is not a problem at all, it's even easier than I thought it would be, as everything is linked to the internet these days. I am thankful to Meiji Internships for offering such an opportunity which was way more efficient than postponing my internship.